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USPS Package Intercept
USPS Package Intercept For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® service lets the sender (or authorized representative) stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept. Retail Senders: You can redirect a shipment back to your address or to a Post Office™ location as Hold For Pickup. You can only request a Package Intercept online with a USPS.com account. Commercial Senders: You can redirect a shipment back to your address, to a new delivery address, or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup via Business Customer Gateway. How It Works 1. Verify that your shipment is eligible for Package Intercept. 2. If eligible, sign in to or create a USPS.com account to submit your request. 3. Use Retail Package Intercept to request that USPS redirect the shipment back to the original sender (you), hold it at the destination Post Office location, or hold it at a new Post Office location. 4. After submitting your request, you’ll be provided an estimated total (intercept fee plus estimated postage, if applicable). We will then attempt to intercept and redirect the shipment. 5. If the shipment is intercepted, your credit card will be charged the $19.45 Package Intercept fee plus any applicable postage. If the actual postage is greater than estimated, any additional postage will be charged accordingly. 6. Your shipment will be redirected to the location you requested. Intercept a Retail Package Paying for Package Intercept Intercepted items will be redirected as the service it was originally sent with (Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, USPS Ground Advantage®, or First-Class Mail®). You must pay the applicable postage. Customers will not be charged if the shipment was not intercepted. If successfully intercepted, the non-refundable Package Intercept fee is applied to each intercept request. Package Intercept Price Information Retail and commercial customers can also purchase additional services for the intercepted package, like Adult Signature Required, Adult Signature Restricted Delivery, Signature Confirmation™, and insurance. Insurance & Extra Services Determining Eligibility USPS Package Intercept is not a guaranteed service and certain conditions apply. What Is Eligible * Domestic USPS mail services with a USPS Tracking® or extra services barcode * Check Your Barcode Number * Packages whose total length and girth length is not larger than 130 inches * Measuring Package Girth What Is Not Eligible * USPS Marketing Mail® products and periodicals * Items addressed to a Commercial Mailing Receiving Agency * Items redirected to a PO Box™ * Nonmailable items, items with surface-only transportation markings, such as Label 127, Surface Mail Only, or items bearing other hazardous materials markings, such as Consumer Commodity ORM-D * Information on Hazardous Materials
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USPS Package Intercept
USPS Package Intercept For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® service lets the sender (or authorized representative) stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept. Retail Senders: You can redirect a shipment back to your address or to a Post Office™ location as Hold For Pickup. You can only request a Package Intercept online with a USPS.com account. Commercial Senders: You can redirect a shipment back to your address, to a new delivery address, or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup via Business Customer Gateway. How It Works 1. Verify that your shipment is eligible for Package Intercept. 2. If eligible, sign in to or create a USPS.com account to submit your request. 3. Use Retail Package Intercept to request that USPS redirect the shipment back to the original sender (you), hold it at the destination Post Office location, or hold it at a new Post Office location. 4. After submitting your request, you’ll be provided an estimated total (intercept fee plus estimated postage, if applicable). We will then attempt to intercept and redirect the shipment. 5. If the shipment is intercepted, your credit card will be charged the $19.45 Package Intercept fee plus any applicable postage. If the actual postage is greater than estimated, any additional postage will be charged accordingly. 6. Your shipment will be redirected to the location you requested. Intercept a Retail Package Paying for Package Intercept Intercepted items will be redirected as the service it was originally sent with (Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, USPS Ground Advantage®, or First-Class Mail®). You must pay the applicable postage. Customers will not be charged if the shipment was not intercepted. If successfully intercepted, the non-refundable Package Intercept fee is applied to each intercept request. Package Intercept Price Information Retail and commercial customers can also purchase additional services for the intercepted package, like Adult Signature Required, Adult Signature Restricted Delivery, Signature Confirmation™, and insurance. Insurance & Extra Services Determining Eligibility USPS Package Intercept is not a guaranteed service and certain conditions apply. What Is Eligible * Domestic USPS mail services with a USPS Tracking® or extra services barcode * Check Your Barcode Number * Packages whose total length and girth length is not larger than 130 inches * Measuring Package Girth What Is Not Eligible * USPS Marketing Mail® products and periodicals * Items addressed to a Commercial Mailing Receiving Agency * Items redirected to a PO Box™ * Nonmailable items, items with surface-only transportation markings, such as Label 127, Surface Mail Only, or items bearing other hazardous materials markings, such as Consumer Commodity ORM-D * Information on Hazardous Materials
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service Print Shipping Labels Without a Printer Do you need to print a shipping label, but don't have a printer? USPS gives you several options: USPS Label Broker® Service: Bring your Label Broker ID (a QR Code®) to a Post Office™ location that has Label Broker at the counter or a Label Broker self-service kiosk and get it printed, free! USPS Label Delivery Service: For a fee, get a shipping label delivered directly to you. Someone Sent You a Label Broker ID (a QR Code) You're returning something to a store or sending something to a customer through an ecommerce platform, and they sent you an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Here's what you do next to create your shipping label: You DO Have a Printer You got an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code), and you can print on your own printer. - Go to the Label Broker tool. - Type in the 8-10 character Label Broker ID (under the QR Code) and your ZIP Code™, then hit the "Download Label" button. - You'll download your prepaid shipping label (a PDF file). Print that label. - Pack and seal your package, and tape the shipping label to it. - Drop off your ready-to-ship package at a Post Office location (or schedule a free package pickup). You DON'T Have a Printer You got an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code), and you want USPS to print the shipping label for you. - Save the Label Broker ID on your phone. - Pack and seal your package. - Take your ready-to-ship package and the Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker. - Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and scan the Label Broker ID (QR Code) on your phone. They'll do the rest! (Or, if the location has a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can do it yourself.) You're Sending a Package Using Click-N-Ship & You Want to Print a Label at the Post Office You're using Click-N-Ship® to make and pay for a shipping label for your package, but don't have your own printer. No problem, you can print your shipping label at a Post Office location. - Pay for your postage using Click-N-Ship. - When prompted, choose the option to "Print later at Post Office." - USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (QR Code followed by 8-10 characters). Save this email on your phone. - Pack and seal your package. - Take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker (suggested locations are listed in the email). - Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and show them the Label Broker QR Code on your phone. They'll do the rest! Or, for locations with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can skip the line, get your label, and drop off your package. Save Time: Print Labels at Self-Service Kiosks Self-service kiosks are automated stations you can use for many USPS tasks, including printing prepaid shipping labels with Label Broker. - Create and pay for a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. - Choose the option to "Print later at Post Office." - USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Save this email on your phone. (Or, if you're getting a Label Broker ID from a store or ecommerce platform, they'll email or text it to you.) - Find a USPS location with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, and take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to the kiosk. - Follow the on-screen instructions to "Scan QR Code for Label" (or enter the 8-10 character Label Broker ID) when asked. - After the shipping label prints, stick it to your package. - Drop off your package at the drop-off area or receptacle. If you're not sure where, ask a Retail Associate. USPS Label Delivery Service When you use Click-N-Ship to create shipping labels online, you can add Label Delivery Service, where USPS will print and deliver you the physical labels for an additional $1.65 fee (per label). - Create a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. - Go to "Select Extra Services" and choose "Label Delivery—Outbound." - After you complete and pay for your label, your USPS letter carrier will deliver the printed label to your address. For Businesses Label Broker Just like regular customers, small businesses can bring Label Broker IDs and their sealed and ready-to-ship packages to Post Office locations to print and send. Plus, if you're a business interested in offering Label Broker to your customers (so they can easily send you returns), learn more about how you can sign up. Label Delivery Service If you're using Click-N-Ship with a business account, not only can you request Label Delivery service for your outbound label (for a fee, USPS will send you the label for the package going to your customer); for an additional fee, we will send you a prepaid return label that your customer can use for painless returns. (You only get charged for the return postage if your customer uses the label.)
Online Shipping with Click-N-Ship
Online Shipping with Click-N-Ship Instantly get discounted rates and enhanced features when you send packages with Click-N-Ship®. It's also the easiest way to buy postage for USPS Ground Advantage®, Priority Mail®, and Priority Mail Express®. Built For You We built Click-N-Ship with you in mind. Our enhanced features save you time and money. Click-N-Ship Features Free Shipping Supplies - You don't have to leave Click-N-Ship to order select supplies. Simply add them to your cart while you create a label. Advanced Label Manager - Easily organize and store your labels before you purchase. Enjoy the convenience of bulk editing, creating return labels, and more. Automatic Discounts - All users automatically get discounted commercial pricing when you order with Click-N-Ship. Ship Again - No need to create a new label for recurring shipments, just visit your Shipping History and select 'Ship Again'. Shipping History - Shipping history doesn't just keep a record of what you've purchased. You can track, re-print, request a refund, and more. Shipping Preferences - Save all your shipping preferences, including package and printing options, and default return address. Business Rate Card - Business users: Sign up for non-published, discounted prices for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and their return services. Ship Packages Easily From Home or Office Ship online from anywhere in 3 simple steps. From free supplies to return labels, order what you need in Click-N-Ship. Step 1: Prepare - Prepare your materials. If you haven't already, create a free USPS.com account to start shipping. From there, enjoy discounted pricing, order free shipping supplies, and more with Click-N-Ship. Save your shipping preferences like package and printing options, default return address, and reference numbers. Set package delivery instructions when you create your shipping label. Step 2: Print - Create and attach the shipping label. Once you've bought your USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express label(s), all you need to do is print them out and put them on your package. NO PRINTER? NO WORRIES - USPS Label Broker® Service: Buy your postage, get a Label Broker ID, and bring it to a Post Office™ location. USPS Label Delivery Service: For a $1.65 fee per label, get a physical shipping label delivered directly to you. Step 3: Ship - Get ready to ship your packages. You can drop them off at your local Post Office or schedule a free package pickup and USPS will come right to your door. WHAT NEXT? - Need a return label? Easily print them for free and you'll only be charged once they've been used. Want to double-check something? Your shipping history keeps a record of all purchased labels. Keep your recipient updated with USPS Tracking®, included when you ship with USPS Ground Advantage®. Shipping for Business USPS® offers a variety of shipping services, postage options, and tools for businesses. Learn about volume discounts and affordable ways to ship customer orders. Restrictions and exclusions may apply; for details on free Package Pickup, visit usps.com/pickup.
Send Mail & Packages
Send Mail & Packages | USPS Convenient Domestic Shipping Want to save time and ship from home? Use Click-N-Ship® to: - Pay for postage and print a shipping label from your printer. No printer? See ways to get labels without a printer using USPS Label Broker® or USPS Label Delivery service. - Schedule USPS® Package Pickup from your home or office. - Bonus: Get access to lower Commercial Rates for shipping labels. Find a Location Search for Post Offices and other locations to buy stamps, ship packages, apply for passports, and more. Calculate a Price Determine how much postage or how many stamps you need for your letter or package based on size, weight, and destination. Look Up a ZIP Code™ Find a ZIP Code™ by street address or city and state to make sure your mail arrives at the right place. Shipping & Mailing with USPS Postmarks If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. Buy Stamps Browse our collection of postage stamps. Find stamps by theme, color, season, mail service, and more. Schedule a Pickup Get a free Package Pickup during your regular mail delivery or pay a fee for a pickup at a time that works for you. Send Letters & Cards Learn how to choose the best envelope or card size, follow Postal addressing standards, and get stamps for your mail. Prepare Your Package Get tips on how to pack your box, choose a mail service, and add enough postage so your package arrives on time. Ship to Military Sending APO, FPO, or DPO mail? No matter where your loved one is stationed, you'll pay domestic prices for military and diplomatic mail. Add Insurance & Extra Services Many domestic and international services include free insurance and USPS Tracking®. You can get additional coverage and extra services like Certified Mail® for peace of mind. Create Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes Personalize cards and envelopes with your own photos or use third-party vendor templates to help you create a unique design. Purchase Money Orders Sending money orders at any Post Office is easy to do. Pay with a debit card, cash, or traveler's check. Money orders are safe, cost-effective, and never expire. Domestic Mail & Shipping Services Service | Shipping Time | Pricing | Mail or Package Priority Mail Express® | 1–3 Days | $$$ | Packages Priority Mail® | 2–3 Days | $$ | Packages USPS Ground Advantage® | 2–5 Days | $ | Packages Media Mail® | 2–8 Days | $ | Packages First-Class Mail® | 1–5 Days | $ | Mail
USPS Transit Time Map
USPS Transit Time Map View expected delivery times for domestic shipping services based on USPS service standards. Exceptions apply and delivery time is not guaranteed. New! Priority Mail® Next Day Our new next-day delivery option reaches over 72 million business and residential customers throughout the country. Explore Priority Mail Next Day Get Started! Enter the 5-digit ZIP Code™ you're shipping from. Drag and zoom the map to see the area you're mailing to, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. Available Shipping Services: - USPS Ground Advantage® Below 1 lb - USPS Ground Advantage® Over 1 lb - 70 lbs - Priority Mail® - Priority Mail® Next Day (Select ZIP Codes™ only) - First-Class Mail® Letters and Flats - Package Services - Periodicals - Marketing Mail® Priority Mail® Next Day Market details for ZIP Code™ and neighboring ZIP Codes™ Service Eligibility: - ZIP Code™ Count - People - Businesses Pick-Up Service Area + Next Day Delivery Eligible Next Day Delivery Eligible Priority Mail® Next Day - We Are Still Expanding Sorry, we're not in your area yet. We are continually launching in new markets, so please check back later. Origination With Priority Mail® Next Day, the expected delivery date reflects a delivery time of 1 business day and is based on the specified origin, destination, and drop-off time in most cases. The expected delivery date does not come with a money-back guarantee. For any USPS Ground Advantage® packages that contain HAZMAT, the service standards for USPS Ground Advantage Over 1 lb - 70 lbs apply. Sundays & Holidays If you send mail on a Saturday or the day before a holiday, the Sunday or holiday is not included in the expected delivery time. Example: - If you send mail with a 3-day service standard on Friday, the expected delivery date is Monday. - If you send mail with a 3-day service standard on Saturday, the Sunday isn't included and the expected delivery date is Wednesday. Learn more about Service Standard Changes
Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes
Create Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes Turn digital photos into personalized greeting cards or postcards with our third-party vendors. Choose from a variety of templates and stock photos or add your own. You can also personalize pre-stamped envelopes with your return address in a unique font. Explore all the ways you can customize your USPS® mail, then select a link to get started. Custom Cards & Stationery If you need personalized letters, invitations, announcements, or greeting cards, third-party vendors can help you design, address, and send your mail when it's ready to go. Custom photo cards let friends and family know and remember your life events—moves, weddings, births, graduations, and more. Visit Amazingmail Turn your beautiful photos into personalized greeting cards — all printed and mailed the next business day. Select from hundreds of designs for any occasion or create your own. Simply upload your photos, add your addresses, and press send. We'll print, stuff, address, stamp, and mail your cards the next business day with durable Postal Protect coating and First-Class Mail® postage included. Visit Click2Mail Click2Mail makes it easy to create postcards, letters in envelopes, self-mailers, and other useful mailpieces online — no stamps, no permits, no minimum quantities — and they can be printed and in the mail the next business day! Send First-Class Mail®, Certified Mail®, and nonprofit mail, all of which can be fully personalized and designed by you. Personalized Stamped Envelopes Personalize stamped stationery or postcards with your return address in a designed font—it's easy. Select an envelope or postcard. Pick a stamp image. Choose a font for your return address. Have your personalized envelopes shipped directly to your door. Get Started designing pre-printed stamped envelopes or postcards. Business Mail Advertising Reaching your customers with the right mailpiece is the secret to gaining more business. USPS third-party direct mail specialists can help you format, design, print, and send engaging, actionable mail. Find a Vendor USPS® assumes no liability for results of contact with any company listed on this page. USPS does not endorse third-party vendors. Private vendors may apply non-USPS charges.
USPS Ground Advantage
USPS Ground Advantage Packages in 2–5 Days USPS Ground Advantage® service is an affordable and reliable way to send packages inside the U.S. Ship to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States. Primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that can't go by air. Prices start at $7.90 at a Post Office™ location. (Ship online with Click-N-Ship® and get lower Commercial Rates. Businesses can get additional savings by opting in to the Business Rate Card.) USPS Ground Advantage Prices Ground Advantage for Business For businesses interested in getting negotiated pricing for USPS Ground Advantage, using USPS Ground Advantage Return to manage customer returns, or learning other ways USPS can power up your shipping and logistics, learn more about business options, or if you're ready now, get in touch with a USPS® specialist. Features & Pricing Ground Advantage packages are delivered in 2-5 days and USPS Tracking® service is included in the price. See more details on service features, ways to pay for and print postage, and other benefits below. Our best-priced service for items up to 15.999 oz, based on weight (rounded up to 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 15.999 oz) and zone (distance). Packages greater than 15.999 oz are charged by the pound up to 70 lbs (rounded up). Pay for postage using stamps, a self-service kiosk, Click-N-Ship, or at a Post Office. Includes forwarding, undeliverable as addressed (UAA), and return to sender (RTS) at no additional cost. USPS Label Delivery service: Even if you don't have a printer, you can still ship online using Click-N-Ship®—for an extra $1.65 per label, we'll print an outbound label and deliver it to you. Free Package Pickup at your home or office. $100 insurance is included (for both outbound and return shipments), and you can purchase up to $5,000 in additional coverage against loss or damage for merchandise. Primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that are only mailable using Ground Transportation. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements Flats (Large Envelopes) Being Treated as Packages You'll need to pay the Ground Advantage price if you have a large First-Class Mail® envelope that is: More than 15" long, 12" high, or 3/4" thick Rigid (can't bend) Not uniformly thick (lumpy) Packages Up to 15.999 oz Price tiers are: up to 4 oz; up to 8 oz; up to 12 oz; and up to 15.999 oz. Round up to the nearest tier: For example, if your package weighs 4.2 oz, you'll pay the 8-oz price. Items over 15.999 oz round up to 1 lb and pay pound-rate prices. Packages over 15.999 oz and up to 70 lbs Maximum weight is 70 lbs. For items over 15.999 oz (which rounds up to 1 lb), rates are by the pound (lb), rounded up. For example, if your package weighs 8.3 lb, you will pay the 9-lb price. Maximum combined length and girth (girth is the distance around the thickest part) is 130 inches. Additional Package Fees Double-check your package measurements and contents: You'll pay additional fees if you're shipping a package that is large and lightweight, has a nonstandard size, shape, or material, or has perishable items. Dimensional Weight Dimensional (DIM) weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages. If your package is larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches): Multiply Length x Width x Height and divide by 139 to get the DIM weight in pounds. Any fraction of an inch must be rounded up to the next whole inch. For example, a measurement of 12.2 inches will be calculated as 13 inches. If the DIM weight is greater than the actual package weight, you'll need to pay the DIM weight price. If you omit or give inaccurate dimensions and/or don't pay the DIM weight rate (when it applies), you'll pay a dimension-noncompliance fee. Nonstandard Fee You'll pay extra fees for sending nonstandard packages that are harder for USPS to process. Fees vary based on the length, volume, or characteristics: If your package is between 22 and 30 inches long: add $4.50 More than 30 inches long: add $10.00 More than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches): add $21.00 A nonstandard shape or material: add $4.00 Examples include cylindrical tubes or rolls, cans, or wooden or metal boxes, packages containing more than 24 ounces of liquid in glass containers or 1 gallon or more of liquid in metal or plastic containers, and other mailable items with contents that may shift or cause the parcel to roll. Note: If your package has both nonstandard characteristics and length (for example, a tube that's longer than 30 inches), you'll only pay the higher nonstandard fee, not both. However, the fee for volume exceeding 2 cubic feet applies in all cases. Live Animal & Perishable Handling Fee You'll pay an extra $7.50 handling fee for packages with live animals or other perishable items: Examples of perishable items that may be allowed with proper packaging and required markings include: Live animals, Food, Plants. HAZMAT Handling Fee If you're sending Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), there is a $0.00 handling fee. Incorrectly labeled commercial shipments may be subject to a HAZMAT noncompliance fee. Mailing Restrictions & Prohibitions There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Shipping to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) You'll pay domestic prices for packages shipped to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO), but these destinations require a customs form and have specific restrictions.
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